Test Drive Ontario Trails for Free

Test Drive Ontario Trails for Free

Posted by Emily Hare
on Wednesday, December 02, 2015
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Have you ever felt the slightest pang of jealousy while thinking about the annual snow totals in Ontario? Well, now you can get a taste of what it's like to play in the Canadian powder without having to purchase a trail permit. During Feb. 13-15, 2016, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is inviting American riders to test drive the province's uncongested 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails at no charge.
The limited-time Try Our Trails Permit is available for those who pre-register online in advance, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. Registrants can print out the permit at home. The permit is only valid from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15.
To access OFSC trails, this printed permit must be affixed to the sled to which it is assigned, in accordance with Ontario law. Any sled on OFSC trails without a permit from Feb. 13 to 15 is operating illegally, and the operator can be subject to a fine of up to $1,000. Riders must also carry a valid driver’s license, sled registration and proof of insurance, as well as follow all the rules and assumptions for safe OFSC trail riding.
American riders wishing to extend their Ontario visit by two consecutive days or more can do so inexpensively and conveniently online by also obtaining the new Multi-Day Permit for $25 CA (about $18 US) per day. A Multi-Day Permit can also be ordered in advance, printed out at home and affixed to the sled for which it was purchased. Multi-Day Permits are also available throughout the season for American riders wishing to visit Ontario at other times.
To order a Try Our Trails or Multi-Day Permit online, and get more information about snowmobiling in Ontario, visit www.ofsc.on.ca.